Groundskeeper

Sodexo; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Groundskeeper, where you will play a vital role in maintaining beautiful landscapes. This position offers the opportunity to work in a flexible environment that values your contributions and promotes a healthy work-life balance. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, from sod laying to snow management, ensuring the grounds are safe and welcoming. With a commitment to your professional growth, the company provides ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package that supports you and your family. If you are adaptable, reliable, and passionate about creating a better everyday for everyone, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Ongoing training and development

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k

Discount programs

Free shift meals

Uniforms

Public transportation support

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related work experience required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and pesticide application licenses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property landscape using hand or power tools.
• Perform tasks like mowing, trimming, planting, and snow management.

Skills

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Reliability

Problem-solving

Education

Horticultural training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

Location Name: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY - 67676032

Location ID: 67676032

Groundskeeper

Location: WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY - 67676032

Workdays/shifts:Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $14 per hour - $14 per hour

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do: As a Groundskeeper at Sodexo, you are a problem-solver and safety promoter. We will rely on your expert knowledge to identify and maintain the property landscape.

Responsibilities include:

• Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment.
• Work typically consists of a variety of tasks; examples include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, irrigation, sweeping of parking lots and sidewalks, snow and ice management, and sports field setup and maintenance.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 1 - 2 years of related work experience.
• Horticultural training required.
• Pesticide and herbicide application license(s).
• May require certification/license for certain Heavy Equipment.
• Additional Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license.

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free "shift" meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.